NFIB gives awards to Missouri congressional delegation members

The National Federation of Independent Business named U.S. Reps. Billy Long, R-Springfield; Vicky Hartzler, R-Harrisonville; and Jo Ann Emerson, R-Cape Girardeau, as “Guardians of Small Business.”

The award is given to members of the House and Senate who score a rating of 70 percent or higher on the federation’s scale. That is based on how they voted on 13 bills affecting small business, including support for a balanced budget amendment and repealing the federal health care overhaul.

Long received a 100 percent score, meaning his votes aligned with the federation’s postions on all bills.

“The record shows that Rep. Billy Long is a true champion of small business, having stood strong on the key small-business votes in the 112th Congress,” NFIB president Dan Danner said in a release. “This award reflects our members’ appreciation for supporting the NFIB pro-growth agenda for small business.”

Hartzler was also given a 100-percent score, while Emerson was awarded a 92 percent.

Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., was also given a 100-percent, and awarded a Guardian of Small Business.

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